JPMA. The Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association
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Many drugs used in anaesthesia have some potential fatal consequences; for example complete heart block and Q-Tc interval prolongation. Since the parasympathetic system in children is not fully developed, electrical transmission of the heart is not stable. ⋯ In order to reverse neuromuscular block at the end of operation, atropine and neostigmine were injected intravenously. However, cardiac arrest developed immediately after administration.
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To evaluate midazolam as an epidural analgesic in patients undergoing single-level microdiscectomy. ⋯ Midazolam may improve post-operative nausea and vomiting score, and may lead to earlier ambulation, without affecting patient's vitals, consciousness, lower extremity power or sensations, and is not associated with adverse effects.